Monday, May 9, 2011
Manali Adventures
Places visit india
The largest country in the Indian Subcontinent and with shared boundaries with some of the most populace countries of the world like Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and the Sri Lanka with distinct political systems and regimes, India provides an ideal destination for an adventurer and seeker looking for the best centers for tourist attractions. Best tourist places and center of attractions and spots in India as found in India are primarily placed at and categorized due to its geographic as well as demographic diversity.
In the west there is Rajasthan and the great Thar desert and in the east are the seven sister states with entirely different culture and one of the dense monsoon forests and varied vegetation and wild life holidays in India. In India, rains define a large number of activities of economic and agricultural importance. Monsoon is divided into parts, the Southwest and the Northeast as both are named after the winds that help monsoon to occur rains. There happen around three festivals in a year in India consisting summer, rainy and winter. The diversity in geography and climate presents places visit in India with one of the diverse cultures on the earth. Indian culture is provided with a rich mix of varied religious and spiritual themes. India is divided into rich and diverse mixture of culture as is provided by and added with four divisions respectively East, West, North and South.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Corbett National Park
Corbett National Park is famous for its wide variety of wildlife, flora & fauna and its breathtaking location. Corbett National Park is situated on the bank of Ramganga River. Jim Corbett Park is also known as photographer’s dream. More commonly seen wildlife holidays in India Corbett National Park include the tiger, elephant, Sambar, King Cobra, Wild Boar, Chital (Spotted deer), Leopard and Gharial. Corbett is home to over 585 species of birds, 7 species of amphibians, 33 species of reptiles, 7 species of fishes and 37 species of dragonflies. Sal forests of Corbett National Park are also very famous. Jim Corbett Park is also a paradise for bird- watcher’s. Jeep Safari is one of the major attraction of Corbett National Park. There are 3 gates for safari in Corbett National Park. Jhirna gate (open round the year), Bijrani Gate (01st Oct till 30th June), Dhangari Gate (16th Nov- 15 June).
Elephant Safari is another medium to explore the Corbett National Park. No fuel or noise pollution is caused by Elephant on a slow walk through the jungle. Elephant on its back can take you into the deep valleys, dense forests, rainwater drains, and rugged tracks. It’s a royal way to travel. Jim Corbett Park is open from 15th October to 30th June. Ramnagar is the nearest railway station.
Author has deep interest in wildlife National parks India and usually he writes on this topic. This time he has written for Jim Corbett National Park. The beauty and the modern facilities like Luxury Resorts In Corbett, transportation attract visitors.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Udaipur hotels Lake Palace Udaipur
Udaipur Hotels Hotel Lake Palace Udaipur Built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock, this 250-year old Hotel Lake Palacepalace is considered to be one of the most romantic hotels in the world. With its courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens, this island palace also boasts of 84 elegant accommodations, a variety of dining facilities and function venues.
Location A palace seemingly afloat on the still blue waters of Lake Pichola. 26 km from the airport and a kilometer from the city centre .
Accommodation 81 rooms including 13 suites.
Standard Rooms : All rooms overlook either the Lily Pond or the terrace. The rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like international direct dial facility, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes.
Lake-Facing Rooms : These rooms offer a breathtaking view of the lake.
Small Suites: These suites are tastefully appointed large rooms with a living room and private balcony.
Deluxe Suites : Grandly decorated spacious suites.
Historical Suites : Opulent suites, decorated with miniature paintings and glasswork.
Restaurants and Bars Lake Palace's Jharokha : 24 hour coffee shop facing the lake and the city palace.
Lake Palace's Amrit Sagar : The bar, decorated with intricate glass mosaic work on the walls and ceiling.
Lake Palace's Neel Kamal : Facing the lily pond, serves Indian and continental cuisine.
Facilities Swimming pool, mini-gym, travel desk, car rental, shopping arcade, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers, doctor-on-call and baby sitting. 24-hour copier/telex/facsimile facilities. Secretarial service.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Chittaurgarh Fort
Architecture The ascent to the Chittaurgarh Fort takes one through zigzag paths interrupted at intervals by seven enormous gateways or 'pols'. There are 7 gateways to the main gate are Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Lakshman Pol, and Ram Pol. The Suraj Pol is the gate on the east. On the climb, there are two chhatris (small domed canopies, supported by pillars) where Jaimal and Kalla, heroes of the 1568 seige, fell during the struggle against Akbar.
Near the Padan Pol is the memorial of Rawat Bagh Singh who joined hands with King Vikramaditya to fight against Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat when Chittor fort was attacked the second time. The Bhairon Pol is named in the memory of Bhairondas Solanki who also fought against Sultan Bahadur Shah in AD 1534. The Hanuman Pol, the Ram Pol, and the Lakshman Pol have a temple in their vicinity. The Jorla Pol has two adjacent gateways.
History 70 miles east of Udaipur lies the famed but ruined fortress of Chittaur, the Rajput's 'holy of holies', physical symbol of chivalry and the sacrifice of thousands of men and women who died in three gruesome massacres and mass suicides by jauhar or self-immolation by women. Mewar (Udaipur) was the only house that stead fastly refused to either capitulate to the Mughals or give it's daughters in marriage to them. The first massacare took place in 1303, when Chittaur was besieged by Allauddin Khilji, who was besotted by the beauty of the legendary rani Padmini.
The fort has checkered history, it has witnessed some of the bloodiest battles in history. The antiquity of Chittaurgarh is difficult to trace, but it is believed that Bhim the legendary figure of the Mahabharta, visited this place to learn the secrets of immortality and became the disciple of a sage, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his goal, and out of sheer anger he stamped on ground creating water reservoir, this reservoir is called as Bhim Lat. Later on, it came under the Mauryas or Muri Rajputs, there are different opinions as to when it came under the Mewar ruler, but it remained the capital of Mewar till 1568, when it was shifted to Udaipur. It is believed that Bappa Rawal the legendary founder of the Sisodia clan, received Chittaur in the middle of 8th century, as a part of the dowry after marriage with the last Solanki princess, after that his descendants ruled Mewar which stretched from Gujarat to Ajmer, upto the 16th century.
Tragedies Chittaurgarh embodies romance and chivalry. The stories told of the ruined Fort Chittor evokes awe and respect to this day. The fort fell more than once and each time the inhabitants fought literally to the last man and the women committed Jowhar, or mass immolation, to escape the ignominy of capture. The most famous instance, which is now a part of folklore, occurred in 1303 when the legendary Rajput beauty, Rani Padmini committed Jowhar with thousands of womenfolk to escape dishonor at the hands of the soldiers of Allaudin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi. A second instance occurred in 1533 when Bikramjeet of Chittaur was defeated by the Sultan of Gujarat - many women and children sacrificed themselves in the Jauhar led by Rani Karnavati. Chittorgarh stands today as a symbol of Rajput courage and pride.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Palaces in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Fort Palaces
The kumbhalgarh Fort was built in 15th century A.D. by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63 A.D.) and is the principal fortification after Chittaurgarh, lying 90 km north-west of Udaiopur. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36 km long wall, hasseven kajestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other. Rounded bastions and soaring watch towers strengthen the crenallated walls of the fort making it an impregnable structure.
Palaces in Rajasthan
Chittaurgarh Fort Believed to have been contructed by mori rulers in the 7th century, this fort is located on a 180 meter high hill, covering 700 acres. It is 5 km. long north to south, but only 3/4 km. at its widest, east to west. Tablets and chattris lie between several monumental gates.
MehranGarh Fort (Jodhpur) Mehrangarh Fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he moved his capital hereMehran Garh Fort from nearby Mandore. There are palaces housed within this daunting structure among which are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal.
Kumbhalgarh Fort The kumbhalgarh Fort was built in 15th century A.D. by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63 A.D.) and is the principal fortification after Chittaurgarh, lying 90 km north-west of Udaiopur. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36 km long wall, hasseven kajestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other. Rounded bastions and soaring watch towers strengthen the crenallated walls of the fort making it an impregnable structure
Jaisalmer Fort(Jaisalmer) Jaisalmer Fort built in 1156 A.D. by Rawal Jailsal, the Fort (often called Sonar Qila) crowns the 80-m-high Trikuta Hill. About a fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort walls. The fort has 99 bastions around its circumference. There is a group of five Jain Tamples within the fort built between the 12th and 15th centuries. The temples are open only till 12 noon
Junagarh Fort(Bikaner) A beautiful and well maintained fort, it has several palaces. Among them are Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal, Badal Mahal are prominent. more...
Taragarh Fort(Bundi) Built in 1354 A.D., the fort is one of he most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Perched on a thickly wooded hill is a marvellous white fort with a huge reservoir which once supplied water to the palace.